Lyoto Machida vs. Ryan Bader: UFC on FOX 4 Round-by-Round Review

The co-main event kicks off between a karate expert and former UFC champion in Lyoto Machida and two-time All American wrestler in Ryan Bader. Both light heavyweights are vying for the next title shot along with the main eventers according to Dana White.

Round 1: Machida displaying that unorthodox karate stance as he takes the middle of the cage. The two feeling eachother out 1:30 into the contest. Machida breaks the silence with a sharp kick to the body. Bader tries to close the distance with an elbow but Machida circles away. Machida catches him coming in with a nice right hand and follows with another knee. So far the karate master has countered every Bader charge. Machida with some bizarre karate hand movements, trying to confuse his opponent.

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FightLine scores the round 10-9 for Machida

Round 2: Machida getting more comfortable with his striking as he lands a few nice shots. Bader comes in again and runs into a stunning right hand that knocks him out. Right on the button.